Pumping/low supply

I'm currently trying to pump and breast feed however, when pumping I'm only getting about an ounce out of each breast after 20 minutes. This has me worried my little one might not be getting enough when he is latched. What is the best way to increase my supply drastically?

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Are you nursing full time and pumping after feeds? If so, 1oz is actually a good output. Also, the pump is not a good indicator of what baby is taking at the breast. Is your little guy making 6 wets and 3 dirties a day? Had he been seen at pedi yet so you know if he's gaining?

Please read the article I'm linking. When you are nursing full time, expected pump amount is .5-2 oz breasts combined. If your baby is nursing well, generally content between sessions, produces 6 diapers per 24 hours, and is gaining the your supply is fine. The only thing pump amount tells you is how well you respond to the pump

Power pump for an hour. This means pump for 10 minutes then rest for 10 minutes. Repeat this two more times so that it totals an hour. I used to do this in the morning because my supply was always higher. do this and in a couple days you should see an increase.

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